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Dempsey Hosts First Facebook Town Hall

12/9/2013

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Army
Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, led his first
Facebook town hall last week, answering a range of questions from service
members around the globe right from his E-ring office at the Pentagon. He noted
that while lawmakers are currently looking to offset
some of the severe cuts brought on by sequestration, the outcome of those talks
remains uncertain, according to a Dec. 5 DOD release.Dempsey also addressed the issue of sexual assault in
the military, states a separate release. “We have
to fight this crime that so erodes the trust upon which our profession is
built,” Dempsey wrote. “We’ve welcomed the help of Congress and others to
create a ‘constellation’ of policies around unit commanders to both assist them
and to hold them accountable.” The town hall also addressed other topics such as mental health and
international relations, according to both releases. (See also Competing Amendments for more on proposed
sexual assault amendments.)